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Sylvia and the Ghost

Sylvia and the Ghost

Original title: Sylvie et le fantôme
★6.9/10(24)•1946•1h 37m
FantasyRomanceComedy
DirectorClaude Autant-Lara
ScreenplayJean Aurenche
A teenager becomes fixated on a painting of the handsome suitor who died in a duel for her grandmother's love. On her sixteenth birthday, her father hires three men who pretend to be the ghost of the suitor to entertain her. Little do they know, the ghost of the suitor himself is roaming the castle halls.
Release
Feb 6, 1946
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France
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Where to watch Sylvia and the Ghost? Sylvia and the Ghost is available for streaming on Criterion Channel.
Who directed Sylvia and the Ghost? Sylvia and the Ghost is directed by Claude Autant-Lara.
Who stars in Sylvia and the Ghost? The main cast of Sylvia and the Ghost includes Odette Joyeux, François Périer, Jean Desailly, Jacques Tati, Pierre Larquey.
How long is Sylvia and the Ghost? Sylvia and the Ghost is 1h 37min long.

Cast

Odette Joyeux
Odette Joyeux
Sylvie
François Périer
François Périer
Ramure, thief
Jean Desailly
Jean Desailly
Frederick
Jacques Tati
Jacques Tati
Ghost of Alain de Francigny
Pierre Larquey
Pierre Larquey
Baron Edouard
Julien Carette
Julien Carette
Hector, butler
Paul Demange
Paul Demange
Counsellor
Marguerite Cassan
Marguerite Cassan
Marthe
Lise Topart
Lise Topart
Girl
Gabrielle Fontan
Gabrielle Fontan
Marielle
Louis Salou
Louis Salou
Anicet
Albert Michel
Albert Michel
Gabriel (uncredited)
Colette Ripert
Colette Ripert
(uncredited)

Synopsis

A teenager becomes fixated on a painting of the handsome suitor who died in a duel for her grandmother's love. On her sixteenth birthday, her father hires three men who pretend to be the ghost of the suitor to entertain her. Little do they know, the ghost of the suitor himself is roaming the castle halls.

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